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JACANAS

7 letters · 3 syllables

J 8/10
A 1/1
C 3/4
A 1/1
N 1/2
A 1/1
S 1/1

Definition of JACANAS

JACANAS is a valid English word used in word games including Scrabble and Words With Friends. It is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.

While a detailed definition is not currently available from our source, this word appears in official game dictionaries including the Tournament Word List (TWL) used in North American Scrabble and SOWPODS used in international Scrabble.

Word Details

Letters
7
Syllables
3
Scrabble
16
points
WWF
20
points

Is JACANAS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, JACANAS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 16 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 16 pts Words With Friends — 20 pts

Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of JACANAS earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 66 points total.

Letter Values for JACANAS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter jacanas Total
Scrabble 8131111 16
WWF 10141211 20

How to Use JACANAS in Word Games

JACANAS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Bingo potential: Since JACANAS uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 66 points.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble JACANAS to find 21 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About JACANAS

What does JACANAS mean?
JACANAS is a valid English word accepted in Scrabble US (TWL), Scrabble UK (SOWPODS), Words With Friends.
Is JACANAS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, JACANAS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 16 points in Scrabble.
How many points is JACANAS worth in Scrabble?
JACANAS is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends. It is a 7-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from JACANAS?
You can make 21 words from the letters in JACANAS. The longest sub-words are 6 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.